Avalanche Triumphs Over Sharks 3-1, Nichushkin Scores Tiebreaker

MacKinnon Extends Home Point Streak to 19 Games, Longest in Franchise History

Valeri Nichushkin scored a tiebreaking goal late in the third period, lifting the Colorado Avalanche over the San Jose Sharks with a 3-1 victory.
Nichushkin also had an assist, while Mikko Rantanen scored and Nathan MacKinnon provided two assists for Colorado.
MacKinnon extended his home point streak to 19 games, the longest to start a season in franchise history.
Avalanche defenseman Sam Girard returned to the lineup after missing 21 games while receiving care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.
The Sharks, who have lost eight straight games, all in regulation, will host the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.